April 30, 2023
Facts About Sow Bugs
Did You Know? Sowbugs are more popularly known as woodlouses.
Although they live in the same conditions as insects, they are not considered insects.
Their scientific name is oniscus.
They are known as isopods because of their physical features.
They measure about 1cm in size and are shaped like a bean.
Their oval-shaped bodies have seven pairs of legs and two pairs of antennae.
They have tail-like features known as appendages.
They are land-living crustaceans that feed on organic materials and thrive in damp habitats. They also live in moist garages or rooms gaining access into your home through structural cracks.
The isopods do not fly or sting. Additionally, they do not curl up like their cousins, the pillbugs. The difference between the two is the small appendages on Woodlouse and the absence of the same on the pillbug segmented armor on the rear end.
They are often found under debris, a stack of wood, large logs, and stones. They mostly look for decomposing organic matter as that is their food.
They prefer damp or humid areas as well as darker habitats.
